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[ August 15, 2026 ] Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes Joint Replacement
[ August 8, 2026 ] Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape Orthopedics
[ July 25, 2026 ] VISIE Ships First Production-Built Computer Vision Systems Press Release
[ July 25, 2026 ] Medacta Introduces NextAR Hip Application to its Proprietary Augmented Reality Platform for Accurate and Efficient Execution of Personalized THA Press Release
[ June 20, 2026 ] Kinomatic Announces $4M Seed Round to Scale its Personalized, Opioid-Sparing Custom Orthopedic Surgical Approach Press Release
[ June 6, 2026 ] OrthAlign, Inc. Receives FDA 510(k) clearance for the Lantern® ASC system Press Release
[ May 2, 2026 ] The Rise of Digital Ecosystems in Orthopedics: Transforming Surgery Through Connectivity Exclusive
[ May 2, 2026 ] Pixee Medical Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Next-generation Solution, Knee+ NexSight, on a New Augmented Reality Platform Press Release
[ April 25, 2026 ] From the Big Easy to the Big Picture: Key AAOS 2026 Takeaways American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
[ March 28, 2026 ] Robotic-assisted arthroplasty shows higher patient satisfaction and quality of life for total knee replacement; comparable infection rates to conventional surgery for total hip replacement Press Release

Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

August 15, 2026

(MEDTECHDIVE) – Orthopedics firms are shrugging off worries that a new, mandatory Medicare joint replacement model could drive down implant payments. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded Model, called CJR-X, as part of its hospital inpatient payments rule at the end of July. […]

Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape

August 8, 2026

(ORTHOWORLD) – While orthopedic distributors play a crucial role in providing products and services to hospitals and surgeons, the shifting healthcare landscape is making their day-to-day work more complex. Today, new orthopedic technology must clear hospital evaluations, fit within reimbursement models and demonstrate both clinical and financial value. […]

6 Key Takeaways from Our Time at AAOS

March 14, 2026

The BONEZONE team was in New Orleans last week for the AAOS Annual Conference to connect with industry executives and orthopedic thought leaders. We networked in the expansive exhibit hall and attended several idea-generating events: the Canaccord […]

Smart Orthopedic Tech Offers Intelligent Incisions

November 22, 2025

(ODT) – Smart technology in surgery includes a suite of technologies all aiming at improving the patient’s care journey and the surgeon’s procedural efficiency and success. It encompasses artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, augmented reality (AR), 3D printing, implants with embedded sensors, and much more to improve precision and outcomes. […]

Hip Revision Reimagined: Robotic Platform Eliminates Intraoperative Guesswork

July 26, 2025

(Cleveland Clinic) – Cleveland Clinic is among the first medical centers in the U.S. to perform revision hip arthroplasty with robot assistance. The surgery, which took place this spring, is the nation’s second to incorporate a novel CT-based robotic-arm system. […]

AI Will Have Big Impact on Orthopedic Device Development

May 17, 2025

(BONEZONE) – Regulatory professionals, device engineers and digital health experts gathered last month in Annapolis, Maryland, for the spring meeting of the Orthopaedic Surgical Manufacturers Association (OSMA). During a series of insightful and informative panel discussions, the industry reps weighed in on the digitalization of healthcare and what it will take to capitalize on AI-powered innovation in the orthopedic space. […]

Cut Through The Hype: 3 Things To Know Before Adopting Agentic AI

December 13, 2025

(MedCity News) – The healthcare industry has entered the “agentic AI era,” marked by a rapid increase in new AI startups and significant funding. Yet 80% of health systems say they lack the resources to identify, select and implement AI solutions. […]
Enabling Technology is Key to Staying Competitive

October 25, 2025
Inside the first U.S. medical school to fully incorporate AI into its doctor training program

May 17, 2025

Medical startup Sword Health announces AI that patients can talk to

June 8, 2024

(CNBC) – Pain management startup Sword Health on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence solution named Phoenix that patients can speak with for guidance through virtual physical therapy sessions. […]
Expected Changes in an Orthopedic Surgeon’s Digital Life

October 2, 2023

(ODT) – There are multiple uses for AI in the medtech industry, such as remote surgery, data management, clinical trials, diagnostic and procedural assisting, and more. AI can also improve medtech manufacturing efficiencies and reduce risk through machine learning. […]
ROI and Clinical Validation Will Determine Digital Health Startups’ Success in 2023, Investors Say

December 23, 2022

(MedCity News) – Going into 2023, investors think the abilities to demonstrate ROI and clinical validation will be the most important factors determining digital health companies’ success, according to a new report. […]
Here’s why big tech has failed to disrupt healthcare

December 23, 2022

(Fast Company) – I believe that healthcare is the problem of our generation, and if we don’t fix it then it will break the bank, our health or both. And I believe it deserves the world’s best and brightest minds working on fixing it. But how we go about fixing healthcare matters. […]

Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape

VISIE Ships First Production-Built Computer Vision Systems

Medacta Introduces NextAR Hip Application to its Proprietary Augmented Reality Platform for Accurate and Efficient Execution of Personalized THA

Kinomatic Announces $4M Seed Round to Scale its Personalized, Opioid-Sparing Custom Orthopedic Surgical Approach

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Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape

6 Key Takeaways from Our Time at AAOS

Smart Orthopedic Tech Offers Intelligent Incisions

Hip Revision Reimagined: Robotic Platform Eliminates Intraoperative Guesswork

AI Will Have Big Impact on Orthopedic Device Development

VISIE Ships First Production-Built Computer Vision Systems

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Cut Through The Hype: 3 Things To Know Before Adopting Agentic AI

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Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

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VISIE Ships First Production-Built Computer Vision Systems

Medacta Introduces NextAR Hip Application to its Proprietary Augmented Reality Platform for Accurate and Efficient Execution of Personalized THA

Kinomatic Announces $4M Seed Round to Scale its Personalized, Opioid-Sparing Custom Orthopedic Surgical Approach

OrthAlign, Inc. Receives FDA 510(k) clearance for the Lantern® ASC system

The Rise of Digital Ecosystems in Orthopedics: Transforming Surgery Through Connectivity

Pixee Medical Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its Next-generation Solution, Knee+ NexSight, on a New Augmented Reality Platform

From the Big Easy to the Big Picture: Key AAOS 2026 Takeaways

Robotic-assisted arthroplasty shows higher patient satisfaction and quality of life for total knee replacement; comparable infection rates to conventional surgery for total hip replacement

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Medical startup Sword Health announces AI that patients can talk to

Expected Changes in an Orthopedic Surgeon’s Digital Life

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